CHEEKWOOD ANNOUNCES 2012 HIGHBALLS & HYDRANGEAS

NASHVILLE, TN, February 13, 2012 – On April 13 and August 17, Cheekwood will host the award-winning Highballs & Hydrangeas: gardens, music, and cocktails for the contemporary crowd.

H&H will take place from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm in Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall.It will be an indoor/outdoor, rain or shine event.Featured music will be the legendary Wooten Brothers; there will be a cash bar with high-end cocktails and fabulous hors d’oeuvres from the following Nashville Originals’ member restaurants: Noshville, tayst, Pucketts, Cha Chah, Suzy Wong’s, PM, McCabe Pub, Tin Angel, Crow’s Nest, Sunset Grill, Midtown Café, Cabana, Nero’s Grill, Yellow Porch and Wild Iris.

Tickets to Highballs & Hydrangeas are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online beginning February 20 at www.highballsandhydrangeas.com through April 11.Tickets may sell out online so it is advised to purchase tickets early. Generous sponsors confirmed to date include Nashville Originals, Lipman, Music City Tents & Events and Ilex for flowers.